Preamps / Channel Strips

If you are looking for 19" rackmount or 500-series Mic Preamps, or Preamplier plug-ins, Voice Channels and all manner of Channel Strips, you will find the Sound On Sound web articles collected here.

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Pope Audio PRE-BX
500-series Microphone Preamplifier
There’s a lot of competition in the 500‑series preamp market, but this one offers something a little different.

Reviews Dec 2023
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Warm Audio’s mic & preamp deals
Savings on popular models available worldwide
Warm Audio are currently offering discounts on a number of their popular microphone and preamp models worldwide as part of their Black Friday promotion.

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SPL introduce Channel One & Track One Mk3
Company update popular channel strip designs
The latest Channel One and Track One designs both offer improved technical performance, and the former has also gained new Transient Designer and Tube Saturation sections.

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Lightning Boy Dark Storm
Microphone Preamplifier
Mic preamps and DIs all sound the same, right? Nope!

Reviews Nov 2023
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SSL launch Pure Drive Quad & Octo preamps
Origin console preamps in rack form
SSL's new rackmount preamp units introduce a new Asymmetric Drive function and boast comprehensive digital connectivity as well as a built-in 32-bit/192kHz USB-C audio interface.

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Q. What happens when I change a mic preamp’s input impedance?

I am trying out an ART Voice Channel, which has some interesting features, one of which is a dial to vary the microphone impedance continuously from 3kΩ down to 120Ω. So I have been testing this with a bunch of dynamic and capacitor mics...

Sound Advice Sep 2023
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Plamen saturation plug-in by Soundevice Digital
Five saturation modes and five independent bands
The latest plug-in from Soundevice Digital offers a versatile range of multi-band saturation effects.

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Monoprice launch 1073-style preamp
Utilises discrete components throughout
The SR Studio 2-Channel Classic Microphone Preamp aims to provide the classic Neve 1073 sound at a surprisingly affordable price point, promising the ‘warm’ and ‘punchy’ characteristics that made the original so popular.

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Gain Staging - Episode 3 | Podcast
Preparation for your mix
In this third episode David continues looking at preamps, outlines the use of VU meters, and explains the benefits of balancing a track prior to mixing.

Techniques Aug 2023
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Wes Audio Phoebe NG500
500-series Preamplifier
With the release of their ‘Next Generation’ preamp, Wes Audio have made it possible to assemble a full 500‑series analogue channel strip with DAW plug‑in remote control!

Reviews Aug 2023
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Gear4music unveil new G4M product range
Outboard, microphones, PA systems, instruments & more
G4M is a new musical instrument and technology brand that plans to offer a range of high-quality products to intermediate and professional musicians, producers and engineers.

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Drawmer launch 1977 channel strip
Company's most versatile channel strip to date
The 1977 combines an ultra-clean microphone preamp with a three-band parametric EQ, a compressor and three types of variable saturation.

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Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel
Analogue Channel Strip
Though based on Mr Neve’s historic designs, the Newton offers something a little different — for a little less money!

Reviews Jul 2023
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Classic Console Preamps (500 Series)
Spotlight Round-up
Several famous console manufacturers now make their preamps available ‘to go’. Here's a handy round-up...

Reviews Jul 2023
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Grace Design introduce Rex & Roxi preamp pedals
Acclaimed preamps available in pedal format
Grace Design's latest offerings make their renowned microphone preamps available in pedal format, and include some useful features such as built-in EQ, boost and effects loop facilities.

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Rupert Neve Designs unveil Newton Channel
Latest channel strip features Red/Blue Silk saturation
RND's latest channel strip is capable of delivering a clean, transparent and detailed sound, but also offers a range of saturation options thanks to the inclusion of their Red and Blue Silk circuits.

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Black Lion Audio Auteur DT
Microphone Preamplifier & DI
There’s more to this desktop preamp than turning up your mic!

Reviews Jun 2023
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KIT Plugins BB N73
Preamp & EQ Plug-in
KIT’s latest collaboration with Blackbird Studio brings us their take on the Neve 1073.

Reviews May 2023
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Neve launch USB/ADAT option for 1073OPX
Provides preamp with new USB and ADAT modes
The latest expansion card for the 1073OPX adds ADAT connectivity along with extended USB interface functionality.

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Tascam release the SB-16D
16-in/16-out Dante-enabled stagebox
This a 16-input, 16-output Dante-enabled stagebox has been designed to work with Tascam Sonicview mixing consoles.

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Warm Audio WA-MPX & WA-2MPX
Valve Microphone Preamplifiers
Countless hits were recorded using Ampex tape recorders and their characterful tube input stages. These preamps promise that legendary sound in a convenient format.

Reviews Apr 2023